Apple CEO Tenus says iPhone Duo embodies Jobs’ vision; Anthropic API prices; Experts analyze all-in-one TVs; Customer service refutes rumors of Xibei’s bankruptcy; Apple’s sleep apnea software receives approval from the National Medical Products Administration…
By Editorial Team
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Published on September 20, 2026
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9 min read
Hello everyone, it’s Sunday, September 20, 2026. Today’s important tech news includes:
1. Apple CEO Steve Tenus: The iPhone Duo is a perfect embodiment of Steve Jobs’ philosophy of “bringing technology and people together.”
In an interview with GQ, Apple’s new CEO John Ternus, speaking about the iPhone Duo, said, “Steve Jobs once said that [when making products], technology and humanity should come together, and I think the iPhone Duo is a perfect embodiment of that philosophy.”
2. The concept of “built-in set-top box” sparks heated discussion online: Experts explain what an integrated TV actually looks like; the State Administration of Radio and Television aims to deploy tens of millions of units this year.
The State Administration of Radio and Television officially announced plans to promote integrated TVs built into set-top boxes. Experts explained the relevant standards and compatibility details, with a target of deploying tens of millions of units this year. Most older smart TVs can be upgraded via adapters.
3. The news that “Xibei is reportedly going bankrupt” became a trending topic. Customer service responded that all stores nationwide are currently operating normally and asked everyone to view online information rationally.
Xibei’s customer service was contacted regarding this issue, and they responded that all stores nationwide are currently operating normally, and they also urged everyone to view online information rationally.
4. Apple’s sleep apnea detection software has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration; support will be available starting with Apple Watch Series 9.
According to information released by the National Medical Products Administration on September 4, Apple has received approval for its “Sleep Apnea Notification” feature. The official description states that it can monitor breathing disturbances during sleep and notify the user when persistent moderate to severe sleep apnea is detected.
5. Anthropic plans to postpone its IPO to November, with a listing valuation of approximately $2 trillion.
The postponement allows for the presentation of third-quarter financial results to demonstrate competitive advantages. Originally planned for October, this IPO is expected to set a new record for valuation and fundraising this year.
6. DeepSeek: Weekends with work adjustments and Chinese public holidays are charged at the off-peak hour rate.
DeepSeek has announced its latest API peak-valley billing rules. Weekends (including days off due to work adjustments) and Chinese public holidays will be billed at off-peak rates for the entire day. Previously, weekends were already uniformly charged at off-peak rates.
7. “Free installation” of home appliances is a word game; Consumer Association exposes three common tricks.
Many consumers have encountered disguised charges under the guise of “free installation” for home appliances. The Consumer Association has identified three common consumer infringement tactics involving hidden fees and lack of transparency, and has provided methods for protecting consumer rights and suggestions for industry rectification.
8. 12306 continues to curb malicious ticket scalping: 1.331 million tickets have been rejected; purchasing tickets through third parties may be slower or fail.
China State Railway Group has launched a crackdown on malicious ticket-buying during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, placing 7.117 million transactions in a slow queue and rejecting the issuance of 1.331 million tickets. Passengers are reminded to purchase tickets through official channels.
9. Reports indicate that Sony will continue its cautious supply strategy, and the PS5 Pro will remain in short supply until early next year.
An internal memo obtained by PlayFront reveals that Sony will continue its more cautious supply strategy for the PS5 Pro in the face of temporary market supply constraints and strong demand. The memo indicates that with high demand and limited production capacity coexisting, supply tightness is not expected to ease until early 2027 at the earliest.
10. Jack Ma’s Deep Involvement: Taobao Flash Sale City Knight Uniforms Win Top Award at the 2026 French Design Awards; Gold Award Award Given for the First Time to Frontline Workers’ Occupational Uniforms
On September 19th, the 2026 French Design Award ceremony was held in Paris, and Taobao Flash Sale’s City Knight Uniform won the Gold Award.
11. The four LPL teams participating in the 2026 League of Legends World Championship (S16) have been announced: AL, BLG, TES, and iG.
After three rounds of fierce competition, AL, BLG, TES, and iG successfully emerged to represent the LPL at the S16 World Championship. The World Championship will be held from October 15th to November 14th in Los Angeles, Allen, Texas, and New York, with a total of 19 teams participating. The finals will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
12. Reports indicate that insurance pricing for new energy vehicles will be aligned with that of gasoline-powered vehicles, with premiums moving towards a “one vehicle, one price” model.
The pricing coefficient range for new energy commercial vehicle insurance is expected to be adjusted to 0.5-1.5, consistent with that of gasoline vehicles.
13. The Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation has launched investigations into four online hotel and travel platforms, including Taomei Airlines, Tongcheng, Tujia, and Beijing Sankuai.
The Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation announced that four companies—Hangzhou Taomei Aviation, Tongcheng Network, Tujia Online, and Beijing Sankuai Information Technology—are suspected of violating the Anti-Unfair Competition Law and the E-commerce Law, and are currently under formal investigation.
14. Zhang Chaoyuan of Baidu Maps: Map needs rank among the top 3 for two-wheeled vehicle users. If a two-wheeled vehicle doesn’t have map navigation capabilities, it’s hard to say it’s truly intelligent.
At the 2026 China Motorcycle Chongqing Forum, Zhang Chaoyuan revealed that Baidu Maps’ two-wheeled travel app now covers dozens of manufacturers and nearly a hundred models. The app has also officially released a smart motorcycle travel solution, encompassing six core functions and five scenarios, including intelligent search, RAG inquiry, and route planning. The RTOS system also provides full-featured map capabilities.
15. Xiaomi REDMI K100 new phone enters network security system, expected to be equipped with a large battery.
A new Xiaomi phone with model number M786BC has passed the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) application and is expected to be the Redmi K100 standard version. Previously, Wei Siqi had publicly revealed the product lineup for this series, and bloggers have leaked information suggesting it features an ultra-high refresh rate flat screen and supports IP68 water resistance.
16. Huawei’s Zhu Zhaosheng: Ascend has crossed the ecosystem inflection point and is fully capable and has the opportunity to build a new AI ecosystem in the Agentic era.
On September 19, Zhu Zhaosheng, Minister of Huawei’s Computing Strategy and Business Development Department, stated that Ascend has crossed the inflection point of its ecosystem and is fully capable and has the opportunity to build a new AI ecosystem in the Agentic era.
17. A questionnaire survey shows that Huawei is evaluating screenless health bracelet products.
On September 18th, tech media outlet the5krunner published a blog post reporting that, based on a recent survey, Huawei may launch a screenless health band, which could compete with products like Whoop after its release.
18. Zhang Xue 820RR-RS Officially Launched: 818.8cc Three-cylinder engine + full carbon fiber body panels, priced at 138,000 yuan, less than 10% of international brands.
At the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo, Zhang Xue Motorcycle officially launched the 820RR-RS, announcing a nationwide unified guide price of 138,000 yuan.
19. Zhang Xue releases her first ADV motorcycle, the 820X, starting at 46,800 yuan.
At the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo on September 19th, Zhang Xue officially launched its first ADV (adventure motorcycle) model – the Zhang Xue 820X. The assault version is priced at 46,800 yuan (to be launched in 2027), and the touring version is priced at 57,800 yuan.
20. Zhang Xue 820RR-RC Track Edition Released at 128,000 Yuan: Champion-Style Paint Job, Not Road-Wide
This motorcycle is designed for track use and is not street-legal. It is equipped with an 818.8cc inline three-cylinder engine with three adjustable power levels and features numerous professional track-grade components.
21. Leaks about Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo: Switching between internal and external screen power consumption/heat dissipation strategies based on a 30° angle.
On September 19th, source @itspdfu tweeted on the X platform, pointing out that in Xcode 27.1’s Device Hub, Apple introduced a dedicated control bar for its first foldable iPhone Duo simulator. This bar allows for fine-tuning of the device’s opening and closing angles and quick switching between five different body postures via keyboard shortcuts.
22. Apple adjusts iOS 27 Apple Smart Say: Some models, including the iPhone 17 Pro, require up to 14GB of storage.
On September 18, tech media outlet Macobserver published a blog post reporting that Apple has adjusted its Apple Intelligence documentation, raising the maximum storage requirement for some models, including the iPhone 17 Pro, from 8GB to 14GB.
23. Liu Zongcheng, President of Seres Technology: The biggest risk in the automotive industry is not slowness, but “rushing”.
Liu Zongcheng believes that relying on “quick fixes” won’t get you far, and low prices won’t win you the future. “For the Chinese automotive industry to move from scale leadership to quality leadership, it cannot rely on shortening verification cycles and lowering safety standards to gain speed.”
24. Wang Weiming, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: To further enhance the potential of automobile consumption, regulations on automobile modification will be introduced.
To strengthen top-level planning and collaboration among all parties, and to promote high-quality development of the industry, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has taken the lead in issuing the “15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry.”
